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Best Places to Live include South Bay Cities of Los Angeles

Posted on April 15, 2016 by KitMay 25, 2016

Palos Verdes Peninsula from top of Redondo Beach bluffs. Photo by Kit Wertz

A number of our South Bay Cities are among the most sought after places to purchase homes. Of the homes priced in and around one million, inventory increased 3.3% from last year, with homes priced above five million increasing 13.2% from the previous year. Luxury homes increased by 6% overall annually. *

Redondo Beach was named the number one place to live according to Travel Tips article “10 Best Places to Live in California.”

Federal Reserve Chair, Janet Yellen along with Fannie Mae Economist Doug Duncan predicted at the beginning of the year that they didn’t expect rates to increase if at all for 2016. The current forecast has the 30 year fixed rate ending the year at 3.7 percent. Some people are actually refinancing and taking cash out because rates have remained low.

Should your plans include real estate purchase and sales, please call or email with questions – and as always, thanks for your referrals! The Sotheby’s International Realty® network provides access to luxury real estate and homes for sale worldwide.

Sources:

CAR Newstand
Kelly Ramirez, HousingWire May 3, 2016
Scotsman Guide News

Southbay Magazine – Food Issue Summer 2015

Posted on September 1, 2015 by KitSeptember 9, 2015

In this issue of Southbay Magazine:

9th Annual White Light White Night: Walk With Sally’s White Light White Night gala was a night to remember. Funds raised from the evening will go towards providing free-of-charge mentoring and support services to children of parents or siblings with cancer.

An Evening with The Point: Southbay magazine celebrated their Summer Food issue release with a first peek at The Point in El Segundo. The all-new, family friendly destination was the perfect backdrop for a summer soiree.

Food For Thought: Books to stimulate your brain by way of your palate.

Sonoma in Six: Where we choose to chow down in Wine Country

Dreaming in Spanish: Inspired by original 1920s homes on the Peninsula, Catherine and Doug Carlisle-Roven leveled a 1955 tract home in the Hollywood Riviera to make room for an entertaining family haven.

First Crush: Former LA Kings right wing and current game announcer Jim Fox, his wife, Susie, and business partner, Dean Nucich, turn a lifelong passion for wine into a full-blown winemaking business.

Perfect Plates: Many of our talented chefs score big with dishes that not only taste amazing but look pretty handsome too.

In the Mix: For a good time, just add booze.

Dry Matter: As California confronts its latest chapter of water woes, some residents actively seek new alternatives in water conservation—some as simple as home water collection, others as controversial as desalinized ocean water. Even if the state can successfully put these cutting-edge ideas into practice, are they enough to survive our worst drought in decades?

The Food Chain: A new generation in the esteemed Giuliano family brings a South Bay dining legacy into the modern age.

Edible Tradition: Exploring (and sampling) the Asian bakeries of Torrance

Family Style: Pull up a barstool and meet the McColgan brothers, the team behind some of your favorite South Bay watering holes.

Wheel House: Hermosa Beach’s Ron Arias turns to ceramics after a career in storytelling.

We Got the Beef: Anything but rivals, peers and chefs David LeFevre and Tin Vuong open new steakhouses within months of each other. We say the more the merrier.

Slice of Summer: Stylist and chef Kara Mickelson offers her secrets to a seasonal sweet.

In the Bag: Move over coffee. It’s tea time.

Sing for Your Supper: Marcio Donaldson is no stranger to adversity. The 25-year-old self-taught singer spent a year living in his car to achieve his dream—and ultimately a day job.

Black & Gold: Our picks for the bold and modern kitchen palette.

Back to His Roots: Mario del Pero marks a return to the South Bay with the opening of Mendocino Farms at The Point in El Segundo.

USC & UCLA 2015 Fall Football Schedule

Posted on August 30, 2015 by KitSeptember 9, 2015

Support your local big universities by watching their top-notch football teams. Here is the schedule for all your UCS Trojan and UCLA Bruin fans!

If you are like most families in LA, you have family members who support both teams! So here is a convenient schedule for you to print out and put on the refrigerator at home.

Click Here to print out the USC & UCLA 2015 Fall Football Schedule

2015 Monday Night Football Schedule

Posted on August 23, 2015 by KitSeptember 9, 2015

It’s coming up on the hottest time of the year, but it’s also the greatest time of the year for football fans! The start of a new season for the NFL!

For your convenience, I’ve attached a printable version of the fall 2015 NFL Football schedule for Monday nights.

Print it out and put it where you’ll be sure to catch your favorite teams play.

Print out Monday Night Football Schedule – Fall 2015

Southbay Magazine – July 2015

Posted on June 26, 2015 by PattyJune 26, 2015

In July’s issue of the South Bay magazine, read on!
Hot Wheel Just shy of 60, Terry “Unigeezer” Peterson finds health and happiness in extreme unicycling.

Riding the Wave How the South Bay’s own E-Tech Surfboards became one of the leading eco-friendly surfboard manufacturers in California.

Backyard to Table A curated list of what to cultivate in your garden this summer.

Keep Your Cool Beat the heat with our favorite summer sips from local watering holes.

The Great 8 Essential Intake for a Healthier Body

The Manhattan Project Over the past two decades Manhattan Beach has become one of the premiere neighborhoods of Southern California, an excellent and highly desirable place to live.

Soul Survivor A brick-and-mortar charmer lets it all hang out with music and laughter in Manhattan Beach.

Duo by Design New retail space Hermosa Design brings style and substance to Cypress Avenue.

Waterworks Dive in with these handsome, waterproof timepieces.

Beach Bard Actors from Shakespeare By the Sea show us “all the world’s a stage,” especially summertime in the South Bay.

Big Fish A young entrepreneur pilots a beach-centric fashion brand with philanthropic ambitions.

Backyard to Table A curated list of what to cultivate in your garden this summer.

Spin Cycle With cycling becoming increasingly popular in the South Bay, local riders are increasingly vocal about the need for road safety and additional bike routes.

Weight of the World When fitness expert and equipment supplier Michael Garvey moved to the South Bay in the 1980s, he had no idea his greatest health battle was yet to come.

Yesterdayland As Disneyland celebrates 60 years, Southbay’s editor remembers a time when a single E-ticket was worth more than gold.

Drawing Humor Ian Freshman, creator of Instagram comic strip The Bubble, gets his best inspiration right here in the South Bay.

Let’s Get Lost Uncover the joys of wanderlust with these “travel-friendly” tomes.

Island Upgrade A Palos Verdes writer discovers adventure and admiration on an evolving Catalina Island.

Keeping Up with the Leonards Back in summer 2011, we shared the story of a local family that left their home to embark on a multi-year sailing adventure. We reconnect with that family four years and many life-changing experiences later.

Spirit of Sedona Welcoming wonder and wellness at Arizona’s soulful desert destination.

An Evening with Barbarino Surgical Arts Barbarino Surgical Arts and Beverly Hills Breast Institute hosted an evening in celebration of the newest issue of Southbay Health.

An Evening with Plaza El Segundo Southbay magazine celebrated their April issue release with Plaza El Segundo. The evening kicked off at Salt Creek Grille’s beautiful outdoor courtyard.

A Healthy Start to 2015 South Bay Hearing & Balance Center hosted the issue release of Southbay Health magazine at the new Body Glove Headquarters in Redondo Beach.

2015 Summer Concert Series Schedule for Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach

Posted on June 20, 2015 by PattyJune 26, 2015

Enjoy this easy to print out concert schedule for this summer’s wonderful series of FREE music in the South Bay of Los Angeles!

I am happy to send along all of these wonderful dates to you so you don’t miss out on a great way to spend a warm evening with friends listening to great tunes.

Some concert tips:

Arrive early for the best seats.
Pack a picnic! Many local restaurants offer picnic baskets that are ready to go!
If you bring a chair, keep in mind not to block people’s views behind you. Sometimes there are restrictions as to where you can set up chairs.
Take note of the closest restrooms. Some venues have very limited availability.
Dress warmly for the cooler nights in August. Bring blankets to sit on and wrap up into when the weather cools down after sunset.
Bring along a flashlight for later in the summer so you don’t forget any of your picnic items after the concert.
Have fun!

Click to download a schedule to print out and put up on your pinboard! – Summer Concerts.

2015 Summer Festival Redondo Beach Riviera Village – June 27th & 28th

Posted on June 18, 2015 by PattyJune 26, 2015

The Summer season is hot! And so are the festivals! Check out the local summer fair in Redondo Beach in the heart of Riviera Village – just a block from the Pacific Ocean.

Riviera Village Association presents:

37th Annual Riviera Village Summer Festival
Saturday, June 27th and Sunday, June 28th 10-7pm

This two day street festival features over 300 exhibitors, high end Arts and Crafts booths, Beer & Wine Garden with LIVE Entertainment throughout the day, International Food Court, Carnival rides for the kids, and as always Admission is FREE to attend.

Located just one block away from the Pacific Ocean in beautiful South Redondo Beach, CA
Exhibits along Catalina Avenue, Avenue I, Avenida del Norte, Vista del Mar

********* MAP for Redondo Beach 2015 Festival! *************

Beach Cities Health District – Blue Zones® encourages walking or biking to the event.
FREE Bike Valet service provided by Beach Cities Cycling Club (on the corner of Ave I and Catalina).

COMPLIMENTARY PARKING: FREE Shuttle Service runs All Day
South High 4801 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, CA (map)
West High 20401 Victor Street, Torrance, CA (map)

FEE PARKING:
Plaza Riviera, 1611 S. Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach $20 All Day (map)
Torrance Beach Parking 387 Paseo de la Playa, Torrance $7 All Day (map)

Main Stage: (click here for schedule)
Features Beer & Wine Garden with Non-stop Live Rock Music! For Ages 21 or older – bring ID. Located at Corner of Avenue I and Catalina Ave.

Community Stage: (click here for schedule)
Features an eclectic mix of Live Entertainment for all ages.
Located at Corner of Catalina Avenue and Elena (in the Coffee Cartel Parking Lot)

For more information call Event hotline: 310-531-8939

April 2015 Regional Real Estate Sales for the South Bay of Los Angeles

Posted on June 16, 2015 by PattyJune 26, 2015

Southeby’s provides this listing of the real estate sales in the South Bay of Los Angeles each month and I am please to provide this valuable information to you. I am never too busy for your referrals and am happy to speak with you any time about buying or selling properties in the South Bay.

You can download your own copy of this sales report for your convenience – Click here for the 2015 April Regional Sales Report.

2015 Summer Malaga Cove Library Book Sale and Art Shows

Posted on April 2, 2015 by PattyJune 26, 2015

2015 Book Sale and Art Show Schedule

Each summer, the Friends of the Peninsula Library coincide their weekend book sales with a monthly Palos Verdes Art Center Lawn Art Shows in the Malaga Cove area of Palos Verdes Estates.

The Friends of the Peninsula Library is a group of volunteers who raise funds for the Palos Verdes Library District. Founded in 1961, the group was established to enhance the services and programs of our Peninsula libraries. Membership fees and funds raised through book sales, The Library Shop at Peninsula Center Library, and other fundraising events are used to provide ongoing support for many library services and programs including:

Summer Reading Program
Sunday Hours at the Peninsula Center Library
Internet access at all three libraries
Volunteer Recognition program
Library Update newsletter
Special purchases of items for the library collections, furnishings, and equipment

2015 Malaga Cove Library Book Sale – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Fridays & Saturdays)

April 10 & 11
May 15 &16
June 19 & 20
July 17 & 18
Aug 14 & 15
Sept 18 & 19

Malaga Cove 2015 Lawn Art Shows – 10 a.m to 5 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays)

April 11 & 12
May 16 & 17
June 20 & 21
July 18 & 19
Aug 15 & 16
Sept 19 & 20

February 2015 Issue of southbay Magazine On Sale

Posted on February 18, 2015 by PattyJune 26, 2015

In this month’s issue, read all about art in the south bay and more:

The southbay magazine covers life in the beach cities and on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Food For Thought : Tastes of the South Bay serves up popular recipes and a sense of neighborly love.

A Healthy Start to 2015
South Bay Hearing & Balance Center hosted the issue release of Southbay Health magazine at the new Body Glove Headquarters in Redondo Beach.

Southbay Ink: Since a ban was lifted in 2010, a limited number of tattoo parlors have opened in Hermosa.

The Talent: Meet six extraordinary fine artists putting Los Angeles front and center in the contemporary art scene.

The Collectors: For these South Bay residents, accumulating fine art is more than a financial asset … it’s an investment in culture.

Fresh Beginnings: Recreating life and love in a revised Manhattan Beach abode.

Artful Attractions: A Southbay Web Preview

The Advisor: Drawing a “fine” line with art guru and consultant Victoria Burns

Across the Universe: A young South Bay musician greets an unpredictable, evolving industry with passion and persistence.

The World of Belmond: Belmond, a leader in exceptional worldwide experiences, calls itself both travel curator and connoisseur for good reason.

The Well-Rounded Getaway
There’s something for everyone at Terranea Resort.

Two Bunch Palms at 75
Everyone loves a comeback. Take the iconic Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs, just in time for an important milestone.

Passport to Peru
From salt mines in the Sacred Valley to the colonial-inspired town of Urubamba and majestic Machu Picchu, there’s much more to Peru than ancient wonders and tourist spots.

Fascinating Rhythm
Dating back to Hollywood’s golden age, a tiny studio in San Pedro inspires dancers to follow in the shoes of its prolific pair of founders.

The Good Stuff
More than 250 years of Guinness history in a pint glass

The Artful Table
Our collection of notable coffee table books featuring the best in art, architecture and design

Sweet Spots: Our food and wine editor chooses three hot spots for a romantic night out—both in and out of the South Bay.

At-Home Gallery: From finger paintings to prized possessions: How to make the most out of art.

Mid-Century Madness: Palm Springs celebrates 10 years of Modernism Week with parties, music and, of course, swell architecture and design.

Take Me to Church: Three sisters from Minnesota dream up a community gospel choir right here in Hermosa Beach.

Risky Business: Think twice about messing with stuntwoman Heidi Moneymaker.

Dinner Date: Rock a casual Valentine rendezvous like this fashionable dynamic duo.